[Tigers] Flickering Brake Lights

[Jay Laifman]

For whatever reason, the system sucks.  I have tried every type of
electronic switch out there - from the no names to the most expensive
ones.  They simply do not last (I've been Sunbeaming for 40 years now).
And not just with synthetic.  I gave up and built a bracket and mounted a
mechanic switch.  I think someone else has a kit.  I feel strongly that
it's not worth it keeping this part stock - unless you check your brake
lights against a wall or something constantly.

On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 1:51 PM Will Seay via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Graham,
>
> I'm sure that you're right that the pressure switch is going bad.  The
> switch is separate from the brake line junction and can be replaced
> separately.  I'm pretty sure that Sunbeam Specialties has the switch.
> Those pressure switches have a particular dislike for synthetic fluid, so
> if you are using a synthetic you can expect the switch to fail again.  Lots
> of Tiger owners have given up on the pressure switch and have installed a
> switch that's mechanically actuated by the break pedal.  That's your best
> bet if you want to run a synthetic.  There was a discussion thread not long
> ago in which folks showed how they had installed a mechanical switch.  You
> can probably find it in the archive with a little searching.
> --
> Will - 382001570
> Tigers at embarqmail.com
>
> On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 3:58 PM gharlowe--- via Tigers <
> tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> The last time I had the Tiger out, a fellow driver advised me that my
>> brake lights weren’t working properly.  When I checked them out, they
>> appear to flicker when the brake pedal is depressed lightly, but stay on
>> under firm pedal pressure.  The electrical connections are good.  I’m
>> thinking the pressure switch is going bad.  Is the switch integral to the
>> junction for the brake lines or can it be replaced separately?   Any other
>> suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks much as always,
>>
>>
>>
>> Graham Harlowe
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>> B382001466
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